Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt and sweet potato
- Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt has more vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, and magnesium; however, sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 69% more than taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt.
- Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt has 16 times more vitamin C than sweet potato. While taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt has 38mg of vitamin C, sweet potato has only 2.4mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +396.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +705.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +534.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.16 g
Fats:
0.68 g
Carbs:
6.85 g
Water:
86.46 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1260% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1914.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 88µg | 709µg | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 2.4mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.61mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.061mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 337mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.151mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.117mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.16g | 1.57g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.168mg | 0.258mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 20.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 67mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 0.014g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 86kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.68g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.